Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Porto ace Hulk is keen to replace Didier Drogba as the striker revealed he is open to talks on a move to Chelsea. The European champions hope to team up the Brazilian with his former club-mate Radamel Falcao, the Atletico Madrid striker who is top of Chelsea's shopping list.

Hulk's agent Teodoro Fonseca was at Saturday's Champions League final in Munich and admitted he was aware of the London club's interest. 'We are open to talks with Chelsea at any time, any place,' said Fonseca.

'There is interest, but at the moment there is still nothing concrete. 'He likes the English Premier League a lot and Chelsea are a good club for Hulk.'

The 25-year-old, who can play as a central striker or wide of Falcao or Fernando Torres, scored 21 goals in 38 appearances this season. Porto have previously said he would only leave if a club met his whopping £80million release clause, but his keenness to move means bidding could start around £35m.